Canyon Rim Elementary vs Desert Ridge High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Rim Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
905 students
Desert Ridge High
Mesa · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,103 students
| Measure | Canyon Rim Elementary Mesa, Arizona | Desert Ridge High Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 1,136 | #133 of 286 |
| National rank | #11987 of 50,301 | #9024 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 905 | 2,103 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 2,103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Rim Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 47.6).
- •Canyon Rim Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Canyon Rim Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •Canyon Rim Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.8).
- •Desert Ridge High is the larger school with 2,103 students compared with 905.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canyon Rim Elementary better than Desert Ridge High?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Rim Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 47.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canyon Rim Elementary and Desert Ridge High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Rim Elementary: 905. Desert Ridge High: 2,103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Rim Elementary and Desert Ridge High rank in Arizona?
Canyon Rim Elementary is 203rd of 1,136 and Desert Ridge High is 133rd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).